the united states, a close ally of egypt, called for restraint from all sides. washington says it still regards the mubarak government as stable. >> the center of cairo in the hands of demonstrators. in unprecedented scenes, several thousand people were out to show their rejection of the government of president hosni mubarak. the police, who up to now have always been quick to put down smaller opposition rallies, appeared to be overwhelmed for the first time. as i antony's the, the people in the egyptian capital are unhappy about corruption, and employment, and surging food prices. -- as in geneva. and as i indonesia, here, too, calls are going to change the government, for president mubarak to leave. >> every side denver -- every time i see the two nations on television, i think that is how it is for us. we should be demonstrating, too. >> people will not stop protesting. we're stronger than the regime and its military. >> people are hungry. prices are rising. it is not fair. we cannot stand it any longer. >> we want regime change. >> the police finally resorte